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Shearron Family History

Shearron Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sharron, Hearron, Sherron, Shearon, Herron, Sherrin, Sharrow, Charron

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Where is the Shearron family from?

You can see how Shearron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shearron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shearron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Shearron families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shearron's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shearron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shearron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shearron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shearron. 43% of Shearron men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Shearron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Shearron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shearron census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Shearron. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Shearron. For the veterans among your Shearron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shearron lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shearron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shearron in 1964 was 67, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shearron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shearron ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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